Therapist profile
Mona Bartram, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with MonaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Values-based action
About Mona
Mona Bartram is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 20 years of experience. She focuses on common household pressures such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, relationship strain, and family concerns. Many people come to her when coping with life changes, sleep problems, career stress, or the effects of past trauma and abuse.
Her way of working is straightforward and person-centered. She treats the person, not a diagnosis. Sessions are conversational and aimed at practical steps you can try between meetings. She draws on approaches that help people notice thoughts, connect with values, and learn new ways to handle strong emotions.
Mona uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clarify values and take manageable action. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are part of how she looks at relationship and attachment concerns.
Over two decades she has supported adults dealing with caregiver stress, family problems, grief, chronic illness, and end-of-life matters. She also addresses issues like abandonment, guilt and shame, communication problems, and impulsivity. Her background is practical clinical social work in Texas and she brings that experience to everyday family and parenting concerns.
To begin, the usual step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies with location.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors that maintain depression or worry. It often involves practical, short-term exercises to test new ways of thinking.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities to help decide which methods to emphasize. That plan can change as needs evolve during work together.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For some people video sessions let them use visual cues, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. The focus remains on practical strategies you can apply at home and in family life, with methods chosen to match the concerns you bring.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps adults with family problems, communication difficulties, and the strain of caregiving. This includes issues like conflict with relatives and stress from parenting responsibilities.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and person-centered. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical social work in Texas.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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